Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin

(born Nov-12-1850, died Jan-25-1908) Russia, Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin (also spelled Tchigorin, Tjigorin, or Tschigorin) born November 12, 1850, in Gatchina, Russia, was the first great Russian player. He influenced the subsequent Soviet School of Chess, which dominated the world in the latter half of the 20th century.He played two World Championship matches against Wilhelm Steinitz, he lost once in 1889 10.5-6.5, and again in 1892 12.5-10.5.